The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 43,800
€ 46,200
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLB 250 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0si.
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
65.3
72.2
79.5
65.9
73
78.2
72.2 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
111.4
182.4
110
179.9
182.4 in
Length
179.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.5 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
X247
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 260.920
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.06 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
475 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
128.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
